As part of Spring Allergy Week this news seemed very relevant. The number of people with hay fever in the UK has almost doubled! Why is this? Mine has certainly been worse with streaming eyes, wheezing, sneezing and itchy skin. Here's the stats: Half (49%) of UK population report suffering from hay fever symptoms, almost double previous estimatesMore than a third (37%) … [Read more...]
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All year round hay fever…
Could it be possible? Sadly, yes it is. If you're allergic to grass, tree pollen, weeds, moulds, dust, air borne pollutants and allergens you could experience hay fever symptoms all year round! My eyes water pretty much all the time. This can be caused by different air borne particles or just be a symptom of dry eyes, something many people experience as they age, during … [Read more...]
Daily hay fever and dry eye treatment
Living with hay fever and constantly watery eyes is a daily challenge, juggling the seasons; those days when they're dry and scratchy and other days when they water incessantly. Over the years I've been recommended eye drops by my optician but have often been put off by the possible side effects of prolonged use, the ingredients or the taste! Yes the taste! Not that my eyes … [Read more...]
50% more people have hay fever this year
Is your hay fever getting worse? Or do you have it now for the first time as an adult? A recent study revealed that there has indeed been quite a staggering rise. We all love the summer, but that warm, dry weather brings with it clouds of pollen, dust and hay fever; spring and summer can be miserable for those who have hay fever. I've noticed that just in my circle of … [Read more...]
20 things you can do to reduce hay fever symptoms
The recent coverage of seasonal tree pollen allergies on Countryfile Diaries was really good, but as is the usual thing with TV, you miss out on so much of the actual filming. You guys only get a snapshot. But I got so much information and learnt so much from Shenagh Hume, the garden expert who is an allergy nurse and landscape gardener who specialises in low pollen … [Read more...]